The History of Sustainability in Spain
Around the 1980s-1990s is when sustainability and environmental awareness really took off in Spain. The history of Spains sustainability dates all the way back to the Medieval times where Spain was home to agricultural practices. They used natural fertilizers and crop rotation to keep a sustainable environment. Furthermore, when Spain expanded in the 16th century opened the door to advanced agricultural techniques. Agricultural is a great part of Spains past in which started their road to sustainability. Due to political reasons, the Spanish economic growth has increased immensely over the last 20 years.
During the Industrial Revolution, not only did Spain become more sustainable, but all of Europe and the world. The migration from rural areas to cities lead to new forms of transportation including new roads, and railways. Which is one of the main reasons Spain is so sustainable because of their convenient public transportation. Spain is the third highest EU country in renewable energy, the 11th country with lowest CO2 emissions and the 14th most sustainable country in the world. Reasons why Spain is so sustainable is because they have several national parks which preserve some of the most unique wildlife in Spain. More then a third of Spain is protected, they have many non-profit and eco-friendly activities to do. Spain has made a commitment to become a circular carbon neutral economy by 2050.
Spain's path to sustainability, which has its roots in medieval farming methods, demonstrates a long history of environmental consciousness that predates the contemporary movement that emerged in the 1980s and 1990s. Modern agricultural practices were brought to the nation during its 16th-century expansion, laying the groundwork for its long-term, sustainable growth. Spain's transition to urbanization and the establishment of public transportation systems throughout the Industrial Revolution greatly contributed to its current state of sustainability. Spain is a prime example of a nation dedicated to environmental preservation, as seen by its high ranks in the use of renewable energy, minimal CO2 emissions, and general sustainability. The nation's commitment to protecting the environment for coming generations is further evidenced by its ambition to have a circular, carbon-neutral economy by 2050. - Everett Levin
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